Modify the sizing policy of containers

When as report element is in focus, arrow-shaped controls appear on the four sizing knobs located at the center of each side. These controls allow you to view and modify the sizing policy of a container.

Arrows pointing inward indicate a shrinking sizing policy:
  • X-Size=min and Y-Size=min or
  • X-Size-Adjustment=shrinkToChildren and Y-Size-Adjustment=shrinkToChildren
Arrows pointing outward indicate a maximizing policy:
  • X-Size=max and Y-Size=max or
  • X-Size-Adjustment=expandToParent and Y-Size-Adjustment=expandToParent
Click on an arrow to toggle its value.
Tip:

You can also change the sizing policy by right-clicking on the element and selecting one of the Width or Height options.

Examples

These images illustrate some common cases.

Figure: Container packs the content as tight as possible

This figure is a screenshot showing a container where both the horizontal and vertical arrows are pointing inwards.
Figure: Container packs content vertically and expands content horizontally

This figure is a screenshot showing a container where the horizontal arrows point outwards and the vertical arrows point inwards.
Figure: Container expands the content to use up the available space

This figure is a screenshot showing a container where both the horizontal and vertical arrows are pointing outward.

A Page Root container typically expands in all directions to use up the available space.